The Italian restaurant officially opened this week after a soft opening last week, in the City Center development at 15175 W. National Ave.

It’s owned by chef Chris Giaimo and his wife, Jennifer. The restaurant moved to New Berlin from Fond du Lac.

The menu includes arancini ($7) among the appetizers; pastas such as grilled chicken with artichoke and penne in cream sauce ($16); and main dishes including shrimp baked in garlic butter ($20) and tenderloin ($30).

Ten-inch pizzas with a sourdough crust, such as one topped with prosciutto di Parma, are $11.

Bellafini’s is open 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday for brunch.

For more: (262) 787-3007.

About Carol Deptolla

Carol Deptolla is the Journal Sentinel dining critic. She also reports on restaurants, bars and other food- and drink-related businesses.